8 July VOL 08 Issue 31

New year, new finances

Welcome to the 08 July @boutSeniors enewsletter.

The new financial year presents an excellent opportunity to review your money strategies and make changes needed for a better tax return next year. This issue we share sites which help compare super, credit cards and insurance, as well as answers to questions on Allocated Annuities and Centrelink asset assessments. And the good news that we are all living longer confirms the need for our money to stretch that bit further as well. Drew's techie tips are proving popular - this week he has put AboutSeniors on Facebook - and tells you how to join too. Travel express celebrates an award-winning indigenous tour and a new fishing guide in South Australia whilst we have unearthed free fuel vouchers in the Hunter Valley and two free donuts every time you order a coffee at a certain place. Ros has divulged her favourite winter warmer - a tasty capsicum and tomato soup in Comfort food, and we are giving away four BBC INSIDER DVDs - two on Paris, two on Venice.

Read about a new tour by the amazing Rhonda Burchmore as well as her life choices so far. And feel free to respond to reader feedback from Hank on the pension payment and Annie on the inconsistency of rules on seniors' health cards (seek Kaye's blog for another point of view).
Above all keep warm, keep safe, and stay connected to enjoy YOUR increased longevity.

Warmest
David & Kaye Fallick

Competitions

Answer to win
Answer our survey question on elder abuse to enter the draw for a chance to win a copy of BBC insiders travel documentaries on Paris or Venice.

Send to a friend
Send to a friend for the chance to win a one year's subscription to Your Life magazine.

Taking care of the pennies

Annuity explained
Dante De Gori, Technical Manager for ClearView Retirement Solutions helps AboutSeniors subscriber David with his question on an Allocated Annuity.

Compare and save
The new financial year is good time to evaluate how your money is working for you. Simple changes to credit cards, bank accounts and even superannuation can save you money.

Government

How long will you live?
Where you live can dictate how long you live, according to new statistical data from Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). With a life expectancy of 81.4 years, Australia has one of the longest life expectancies in the world.

Allowable earnings
Rob, an AboutSeniors subscriber wants to know how much you can earn without it affecting the full Age Pension.

Wellbeing

Easy pill to swallow
Vitamin supplements can be just as important as prescribed medication, however, for some it can be one pill too many.

Technology

Face behind the screen
Drew, our very clever Webmaster, this week explains to us the ins and outs of Facebook, and how to make it work for you.

Getting out there

Travel express

Go bush
Experience Indigenous Australia, guided by the best in the business, as voted by travel agents around the world.

Gone fishing
Idle away the hours, lamenting the one that got away, on the waters of the Yorke Peninsula.

Travel deals

Free fuel voucher
Relax and enjoy the gourmet delights on offer at the Hunter Valley and fill up your car for free.

South Coast holiday deal
To celebrate its first birthday, South Coast Tourism has created a Winter Escape package to its two top attractions.

Comfort food

Ros's remarkable red
Ros shares with us her family recipe for a tasty, filling tomato and capsicum soup.

Here to help

And don't forget the staff at @boutSeniors are here to help with all your queries, whatever the topic, on help@aboutseniors.com.au

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Send to a friend
Send to a friend for the chance to win a one year's subscription to our magazine, Your Life.

Read Kaye's blog
Seniors cards - are they fair?